Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A regional job hub with 148 jobs.
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Hammond, above both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Hammond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hammond beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 767 in 1830, a peak of 1,968 in 1860, 1,258 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2019 and 4 maps from 1912 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hammond, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Hammond.
Most working residents leave Hammond for work: only 7% work in town. Hammond’s median household income is $57,000, where New York’s towns sit at $82,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The average trip to work in Hammond is 22 minutes.
| Hammond | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.6% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
| Hammond | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 32% | 29% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Hammond | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.9% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.1% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 22.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.1% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.4% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 12% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.8% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.5% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Hammond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hammond’s July high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
46% of adults have obesity in Hammond. Among 756 New York towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Hammond. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Hammond.
| Hammond | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 33% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hammond | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.6% | 12.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 6% |
| More smokers | 19.3% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Hammond; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Hammond residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Hammond’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in New York, United States
Hammond is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,191 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from early land owner Abijah Hammond. The Town of Hammond is in the northwestern corner of St. Lawrence County. The Village of Hammond lies approximately centrally within the town.
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Hammond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.